Thursday, 3 April 2014

Daisy Blanket

I finished this wee blanket a few weeks ago now and almost forgot to show it to you! I decided to make it into a baby blanket in the end to give to a friends baby girl...

The pattern for the daisy in the middle of each square was from Cute & Easy Crochet with Flowers by Nicki Trench - I don't think I will ever tire of this book, I adore everything in it. So after making all the daisies I simply crocheted a 3 round granny square around each one. I made 36 squares in total which turned out to be a good size for a baby blanket. I joined the squares together using double crochet...I have to admit that I don't enjoy this part although I do like the effect it gives. I really must learn the join as you go method!

For the border, I did 2 rounds of double crochet and then added a simple shell edging. I love adding borders to my blankets, I think it really finishes them off nicely.

I'm not really sure what brand the yarn was that I used as it was all yarn I had in my stash, but I have a feeling it was probably Stylecraft Special DK.

I am pleased to say that this little blanket was very well received! I really enjoyed making it too.

There has been less crochet than usual happening around here, as is I have rediscovered my little sewing machine and a new love for pretty fabrics...there may be a few sewing posts to come!

Oh what a pretty blanket! I love the little daisy centre and your colour choices. Can't wait to see what's on your sewing machine. I'm loving my sewing and quilting at the moment too but am trying to keep on with my crochet yoga bag too. So many projects in my head! x

Beautiful Marianne, I love the daisies. I don't enjoy crocheting squares together either (but will happily crochet them til the cows come home). Join as you go is great but you don't get the raised edges that the double crochet creates and I love this effect too. Have a lovely weekend.Jane x

Marianne how adorable, the colours are just fabulous and the whole blanket comes together perfectly. What a wonderful gift for a little one. A lovely post Marianne thanks so much. Have a lovely week. Sending you big hugsDorothyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Janet the book is Cute & Easy Crochet With Flowers. I'm pretty sure it can be bought online. For the Daisy I used the pattern from the Daisy Scarf in the book and then I think I just crocheted a granny square around it. I can't remember exactly how I did it as it was two years ago and I've made a fair few blankets since then! Hope that helps a bit.Marianne x

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Hello! I'm Marianne and I live in Scotland with my husband G and our wee girl, Miss M. I love all things crafty - sewing, knitting, baking, cross stitch and crochet. I'm happiest when I have at least a few projects on the go! Thank you for visiting my blog.